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 *Most events require registrations - please scroll below calendar to register for the events * 
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BINGO Summer Reading

June to August

Fill Out One of our Bingo Cards For Special Savings!

Simply black out one of our bingo cards you can either print off from our website below, or that you can pick up in our shop, and hand it into one of our staff members to receive your special savings. Valid purchases include Bookshop.org, our online store, our shop, Kobo.com, and Libro.fm.

(Max three filled cards per person. This promotional lasts from June 1st until August 31st. See a staff members for any questions.)

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Bracelet Week

August 6th - 9th

Bring Your Bracelet for $5 Off $20 or more

Bring in your bracelet, handed out at one of our larger events, and get $5 off when you spend $20 or more on used books.

 

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Author Takeover Event

August 11th

Laura Bradford on our Facebook Group from 7 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 7 - 8 pm, as author Laura Bradford takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will be 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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Triple Thriller Threat

August 23rd

Starting at 2 pm

We are excited to announce that we will be having authors John Gilstrap, Robert Swartwood, and Kevin G. Chapman for a mini panel event at our shop on Saturday, August 23rd. This event is FREE to attend and registration is now open!

Author Bill Peschel will be moderating the panel; however there will be time for Question and Answer, as well as for book signings.

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Author Takeover Event

August 25th

Auralee Wallace On our Facebook Group from 7 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 7 - 8 pm, as author Auralee Wallace takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will be 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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PROMM with Sarah Ickes

August 27th

Starting at 7 pm ($3 per person)

While ballooning was of great interest to European countries, it took considerably longer for the United States to enter the field. When it did begin to take off, there were a few men who were the main driving force for taking balloons to unimaginable heights in the 1800s. And as the Civil War broke out, the Union Army formed its very own Ballooning Corps. Who were these civilian soldiers, and how did President Lincoln help in establishing their role in the military? And you won’t want to miss a fundamental connection to Lancaster, PA! 


 

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Paint A Book with Sarah

September 6th

$15 per person (Supplies Included)

Looking to add a bookish element to your garden or landscaping this year? Join us for a creative and fun afternoon painting bricks into our favorite stories with Sarah Ickes. Supplies are included in the fee.

Stencils will be provided, with additional images/shapes that can be printed off during the class as aids.




 

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Author Takeover Event

September 8th

Kathleen M. Kalb on our Facebook Group from 7 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 7 - 8 pm, as author Kathleen Marple Kalb takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will receive a FREE mystery item worth $9.99.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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PA Tea Festival Authors

Sept. 19 - 20th

Both Days are 9 am to 4 pm

We are delighted to be returning to the PA Tea Festival to be selling this year's authors' books under the Author Tent in the Literary Corner of the festival. Author talks will be taking place at 11 am and 1 pm this year. 

Friday: Sheryl C.D. Ickes at 11 am, Misty Simon at 1 pm
Saturday: Cathy Wiley at 11 am, Karen Rose Smith at 1 pm

Author Talks are included in the price of admission. Please visit the PA Tea Festival to purchase your ticket and for any additional classes/creative activities you wish to participate in.

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Author Takeover Event

September 22nd

Joy Ann Ribar on our Facebook Group from 7 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 7 - 8 pm, as author Joy Ann Ribar takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will be 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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Countdown to Halloween

All of October

All Month Long

More information will be coming soon.

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Cozy Mystery Fete

October 11th

11 am - 4 pm

We are excited to be hosting our 3rd Annual Cozy Mystery Fete happening this Fall at the Shiremanstown United Methodist Church. A list of the authors and more details will be coming soon. There is a small fee to register for this event.

Authors Attending (List Thus Far):

Susan Breen
Sarah E. Burr
Lynn Cahoon
Erin Hayden
Sarah Ickes
Andrea J. Johnson
Tina Kashian
J.T. Kunkel
Misty Lynn
Daphne Silver
Misty Simon
Darcie Wilde

Schedule Coming!
Registration Coming!
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Author Takeover Event

October 13th

Paula Charles on our Facebook Group from 7 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 7 - 8 pm, as author Paula Charles takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will be 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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Author Takeover Event

October 27th

Leta Hawk on our Facebook Group from 6 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 6 - 8 pm, as author Leta Hawk takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will receive a FREE mystery item worth $9.99.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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Author Takeover Event

November 10th

Sheryl C.D. Ickes on our Facebook Group from 6 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 6 - 8 pm, as author Sheryl C.D. Ickes takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will be 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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Gruver Farms Tasting Room

November 23rd

12 pm - 6 pm

We are delighted to be participating in Gruver Farm's "Thankful for Wine" weekend event. Our shop will have select mysteries available for purchasing, as we will have our mobile set up on location.

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